Organization · Venture Capital
i4 Capital
i4 Capital is a Quebec-based venture capital firm that invests in seed-stage deep tech startups, focusing on complex, patentable technologies across various sectors. The firm aims to foster international growth through strategic partnerships with entrepreneurs.
Overview
What i4 Capital does
What i4 Capital is
i4 Capital is a Quebec-based venture capital firm that invests in seed-stage deep tech startups, focusing on complex, patentable technologies across various sectors. The firm aims to foster international growth through strategic partnerships with entrepreneurs.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
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- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Venture Capital
- Founded
- Founded in 2021
- Approximate age
- About 5 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- April 22, 2026
Official channels
Find i4 Capital elsewhere
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Capability profile
i4 Capital as a funder
Investment thesis
i4 Capital is dedicated to supporting innovative companies in the seed phase that are developing disruptive technologies, particularly in deep tech sectors.
Focus narrative
i4 Capital invests primarily in deep tech companies characterized by complex, patentable, R&D-based technologies. The fund's focus spans several sectors, including Industry 4.0 and Advanced Manufacturing, Information Technology (AI, cybersecurity, IoT), Advanced Technologies (materials, photonics, quantum), and Cleantech. i4 Capital seeks exceptional teams led by passionate entrepreneurs who are addressing significant market opportunities.
Value beyond capital
i4 Capital adds value to its portfolio companies by leveraging its extensive network within the Quebec ecosystem and beyond, providing strategic guidance, operational support, and access to resources that help entrepreneurs scale their businesses effectively.
Terms and economics
- Typical check
- $1,000,000–$2,500,000
- Sweet spot
- $2,000,000
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed
- Regions
- North America
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 5
Portfolio context
Notable investments by i4 Capital include: DeepSight: Completed seed funding in September 2025. Point.Laz: Led a $1.2 million seed financing round in July 2024, focusing on electronic equipment and LiDAR technology. Axonal Networks: Investment announced in November 2025. Femtum: Co-led financing with ELAS Technology Investment in January 2024, specializing in fiber-optic equipment and photonics. Relocalize: Led a $2.5 million financing round in October 2023, focusing on cleantech and food supply chain decarbonization.
Common questions
What to know about i4 Capital
Upseed classifies i4 Capital under the Venture Capital organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
April 22, 2026
Known limits
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